PAN Jurisdiction: AO Code, Assessing Officer Details and How to Check

The AO code generally changes only when the PAN holder changes their residential address. It may also change if a request is made to transfer the Assessing Officer.

You can check the jurisdiction of your new Assessing Officer on the official Income Tax Department website. Visit the site and click on “Field Officers” to view the designation and contact details of the relevant officers.

The code reflects the Commissioner’s charge, the Chief Commissioner’s region, the Joint Commissioner’s range, and the place and designation of the Assessing Officer.

No, not all PAN holders fall within the same range. The range depends on factors such as location, income category, and taxpayer type.

There are mainly four types of AO codes, which are used to identify individuals or companies and link them to the applicable tax authorities.